Overview of ALICE Data Acquisition System Upgrade for LHC Run 3
ALICE is undergoing significant upgrades for LHC Run 3, including the implementation of the O2/FLP system. This upgrade will enhance data acquisition, processing, and storage capabilities. Key elements include new computing systems, software, and portfolio enhancements. The project overview outlines
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Multimat-2 Experiment: Advancements in HL-LHC Collimator Technologies
The Multimat-2 experiment conducted by Jorge Guardia Valenzuela and the team at CERN focused on testing prototypes of HL-LHC collimators, including materials and coatings, to improve the robustness and performance under extreme conditions. The goals included deriving strength models, exploring failu
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Innovative Air-Cooling Equipment for Electronics
The design and use of air-cooling equipment in electronics to ensure environmental-friendliness is explored in this study by Vacek V. from Czech Technical University. The equipment is designed to meet demanding requirements for high-tech electronics applications, providing precise temperature regula
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Advanced Instrumentation and Diagnostics for Superconducting Magnets at CERN
Explore the crucial needs for instrumentation and diagnostics at CERN, focusing on superconducting magnets. Topics include voltage and strain measurements, vibration analysis, temperature sensing, quench detection, and magnet form factor considerations. The importance of advanced diagnostics and com
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Secure Shared Data Analysis Environment on Kubernetes at CERN
Develop a secure shared data analysis environment at MAX IV using CERN JupyterHub on Kubernetes. Utilize container images with custom kernels and manage resources efficiently, including GPU sharing. Integrate with existing LDAP credentials for seamless operation. Follow operational requirements with
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CERN Quantum Technologies Initiative Overview
The CERN Quantum Technologies Initiative (QTI) aims to explore the impact of quantum technology on CERN's physics programs. This phase involves identifying key areas for collaboration, conducting scientific investigations, and building quantum capacity. The strategy and roadmap were developed with i
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Lessons Learned from EAM Logbooks for Cryogenic Operation at CERN
This presentation discusses the lessons learned from EAM-based Logbooks in managing cryogenic installations at CERN. It covers the importance of logbooks, historical perspectives, operational aspects, and the detailed views provided by logbook records.
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Advancements in Superconducting Solenoid Technology for Klystrons at CERN
Research highlights the first operation of a klystron equipped with a superconducting MgB2 solenoid, aiming to enhance efficiency and sustainability of klystron systems. The focus is on integrating novel solenoid designs, such as those proposed by A. Yamamoto, to optimize klystron performance at CER
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Personnel Safety Systems and Access Control at CERN Facilities
Personnel Safety Systems at CERN include ODH detection, fire safety measures, and access control to protect personnel from hazards. Various access control layers are implemented to regulate entry to different parts of the facility, ensuring only trained personnel access underground areas. Biometric
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Cryostat Engineering for SC Devices Training at CERN - November 2022
Explore the technical training on Cryostat Engineering for Superconducting devices at CERN in November 2022. Dive into the design aspects, static heat loads, and mass flows for a 400 MHz cryomodule. Tasks include conceptual design of cryostats, calculating thermal parameters, supporting systems, and
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London Homeless Coalition (LHC) Death Communication Protocol
In 2014, the Memorial Committee of the London Homeless Coalition (LHC) established the Death Communication Protocol to acknowledge, share, and address the loss of individuals experiencing homelessness. The protocol aims to inform partnering organizations of confirmed or unconfirmed deaths, support g
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CERN Procurement Alignment and Realignment Rules
CERN follows selection and adjudication criteria to award contracts, considers country of origin for supplies, calculates return coefficient for Member States, and has rules for bids and realignment scenarios based on bid origins.
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DRD3 Community Workshop at CERN: Proposal Formation and Collaboration Building
DRD3 Community Workshop at CERN on 22-23 March 2023 focuses on forming the DRD3 proposal team, outlining the mandate, and organizing activities for solid-state detector research. The team's role is to guide a bottom-up process for proposal development, conduct a community survey, and facilitate coll
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Design Analysis of HL-LHC Motorized Jack Components
This technical document provides detailed information on the design analysis of various components used in the HL-LHC motorized jack system. It includes boundary conditions, material specifications, strength requirements, and stress analysis of components such as push-pull rings, guide cylinders, RA
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Optimizing Benefits Through Sorting in LHC Magnet Systems
LHC's experience highlights the significant advantages of sorting in magnet systems, such as safeguarding against losses in mechanical and dynamic apertures, minimizing beta-beating, and enhancing field quality. By controlling observable quantities like mechanical aperture, transfer function, and fi
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Open Heavy-Flavour Production in pp Collisions at the LHC - Physics Seminar Overview
Physics seminar presentation by Francesco Prino on open heavy-flavour production as a function of multiplicity in pp collisions at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC). The talk covers the motivation behind studying heavy-flavour production mechanisms, data analysis techniques, results on the multiplicit
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Insights into Parton Branching Equation at LHC Energies
Multiplicity distributions play a crucial role in understanding the cascade of quarks and gluons at the LHC energies, revealing underlying correlations in particle production. Popular models like Monte Carlo and statistical models are used to describe the charged particle multiplicity distributions.
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Exploring Heavy-Ion Collisions at CERN LHC: ALICE Experiment Overview
Unveiling insights into heavy-ion collisions at CERN's Large Hadron Collider (LHC) through the ALICE experiment. Delving into the status, performance, and initial results, ALICE aims to characterize the medium formed during collisions. With a collaboration of around 1000 members from 31 countries an
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Understanding and Addressing Instability in Particle Accelerators
In this document, E. Shaposhnikova from CERN discusses observations and cures for instability in particle accelerators. The content covers types of instabilities, observations like direct and indirect effects, and possible cures such as modifying the source, passive and active damping, and changing
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Exploring Invisible Higgs Decays: Insights from ILC and LHC
Investigating invisible Higgs decays plays a crucial role in unveiling potential signals of new physics, like Dark Sectors or Dark Matter. The search for invisible Higgs decays at the International Linear Collider (ILC) and the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) involves unique techniques such as recoil ma
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St. Peter's CERN Trip Jan 2016 Parent Information Evening Details
This comprehensive guide provides essential information for the St. Peter's CERN trip in January 2016, covering airport essentials, what to pack, currency tips, itinerary details for Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, and more. From meeting at the airport at 4:45 am to exploring CERN and enjoying meals
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The Teamwork and Collaboration at CERN: Machine Operators and Physicists
The collaboration between machine operators and machine physicists at CERN exemplifies a beautiful team effort. The roles, duties, perceptions, and success stories of this partnership are explored through insightful images and discussions. The agenda delves into who machine operators and beam physic
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Chamber Construction Activities at CERN - Autumn 2019
High School Students Internship Programmes at CERN provide valuable learning opportunities for students, where they work on projects and present reports. Various national programmes, such as HSSIP 2017 and HSSIP 2019, have seen students from different countries engaging in chamber construction activ
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Update of European Strategy for Particle Physics: Scenarios and Questions
Briefing book by CERN's Physics Preparatory Group outlines the landscape of particle physics field and proposes five scenarios for future major colliders in Europe, including HL-LHC, CLIC, FCC, LHeC, and LE-to-HE-FCC-h/e/A. The book emphasizes the need for technology decisions and investments to rea
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Insights into LHC Experimental Physics: Lecture Highlights and Challenges
Delve into the world of experimental physics at LHC with lectures by Jon Butterworth at University College London in September 2016. Topics covered include accelerators, detectors, principles, and digressions, along with discussions on triggers, multi-level trigger systems, and collision selection m
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Overview of CERN Procurement Procedures and Policy
CERN, an intergovernmental organization established in July 1953, follows transparent procurement policies to ensure fairness and efficiency in purchasing supplies and services. The organization seeks competitive tenders, limits invitations to suppliers in Member States, and prioritizes cost-effecti
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Transportation and Handling of Endcap C for Integration at CERN
Utilizing expertise in transporting SCT Endcap C, the project involves designing cradles for secure transportation minimizing integration work at CERN. Input required from CERN Integration team for tooling design. Detailed inspection before departure crucial. Tasks include reception, testing, connec
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HiLumi-LHC MQXF Conceptual Specifications and Requirements Overview
The HiLumi-LHC project collaborated with various institutions to develop conceptual specifications and requirements for the MQXF, with contributions from experts in the field. The project focused on design study and received funding from the European Commission and the US LHC Accelerator Research Pr
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Designing a Novel Low-Energy Beamline for NA61/SHINE at CERN
Carlo A. Mussolini from the University of Oxford, working at CERN, is designing a new low-energy beamline for NA61/SHINE experiment. The need for a low-energy beamline arises from the lack of particle production data in the 1-13 GeV/c momentum range. Current beam facilities at CERN face challenges w
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Insights into Top LHC France: Past, Present, and Future
Delve into the history and evolution of Top LHC France through its past editions, discussing topics, participation trends, and the upcoming 2018 event. Learn about the focus on top physics, collaboration opportunities, and the importance of participant feedback. Explore the connection between the HE
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Charm in Heavy Ion Collisions: Experimental Comparisons from SPS to LHC
Investigating charm suppression in heavy ion collisions at different energy levels, this study compares experimental data from SPS to LHC. Analysis suggests similar suppression at SPS and RHIC, with potential factors like recombination and direct J/ψ production influencing results. Uncertainties re
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Evaluation of Linux Distribution Options by CERN and Fermilab
CERN and Fermilab are evaluating Linux distribution options and have decided to target CentOS Stream 8 as the standard distribution for experiments. Red Hat has proposed an academic licensing scheme, but concerns exist about its applicability. CentOS Stream 8 is considered low risk and has been runn
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Technologies for DFH Supply Strategy and Schedule at CERN Collaboration Project
The technologies involved in the DFH collaboration project for HL-LHC at CERN include cryogenic pressure equipment, materials like stainless steel and composite materials, assembly methods, and quality testing procedures. CERN oversees the engineering design and provides technical specifications, wh
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Insights into Particle Ratios and Equilibrium Dynamics at LHC
Collection of observations from LHC data regarding particle ratios and the successful Thermal Model. Discusses the concept of equilibrium, onset of equilibrium, relationship to QGP phase, and potential solutions through out-of-equilibrium studies. Also delves into size/volume dependence, strangeness
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Overview of CLIC Detectors and Accelerator Studies
CLIC detectors and accelerator studies aim to explore new physics beyond the current energy scales reached by the LHC. The CLIC project focuses on a linear collider for e+e- collisions, with an energy reach up to 3 TeV. The two-beam scheme, detector concepts, challenges, and comparison to the LHC ar
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Accelerator Research and Development Planning at LARP Conference
Discussion at the LARP Conference included planning for continued research and development activities post HL-LHC, budget allocations, DOE recommendations, and implications of reduced funding. Strategies were explored for collaborations with CERN, project prioritization, and seeking advice for propo
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Project Review and Recommendations for HL-LHC AUP IPR DOE/SC Review
Summary of project reviews and recommendations for the High-Luminosity Large Hadron Collider (HL-LHC) Accelerator Upgrade Project (AUP) during the DOE/SC Review in January 2020. Covers technical progress, schedule management, external dependencies, and procurement management. Emphasis on project com
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Unraveling Collider Physics: Investigations, Interpretations, and Accelerations
Dive into the world of collider physics with a focus on LHC results, future collider projects, and experiments from the Baikal Summer School 2021. Explore topics like invariant mass calculations, Higgs boson decays, particle acceleration in the LHC tunnel, and particle velocity considerations. Engag
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Comparing Polarized Gas Targets at LHC and HERA for Spin Studies
The comparison between Polarized Gas Targets (PGT) at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) and HERA for spin studies is discussed. Key considerations such as beam-induced depolarization, beam parameters, and design aspects are highlighted. The importance of using a polarized gas target similar to HERMES
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Particle Physics Quiz - Test Your Knowledge of the Universe!
Engage in a thrilling particle physics quiz with 7 questions to challenge your knowledge! From understanding mass to energy levels and particle interactions, test your skills and learn fascinating facts. Tick off energy steps for each correct answer as you explore the mysteries of the universe. Expl
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